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<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The </span>Onondaga<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> County Health Department is urging anyone who thinks they have the flu to call their doctor and get treated. Health officials hope getting the word out about the severity of this year's deadly flu strain can ultimately contain it.</span></p><p>Usually the health department updates flu numbers on its website each Thursday, but this week officials sent a special news release on Tuesday, noting there has been a total of 550 flu cases&nbsp;reported so far,&nbsp;and seven flu-related deaths.</p>Wed, 14 Jan 2015 10:03:00 +0000Ellen Abbott66943 at http://wrvo.orgHealth department urges those sick to get treatment, after 7 flu-related deathsBad influenza outbreak continues to spread throughout New Yorkhttp://wrvo.org/post/bad-influenza-outbreak-continues-spread-throughout-new-york
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">A bad flu virus continues to spread through the community, as flu cases in </span>Onondaga<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> County are up five-fold from this time last year.</span></p><p>The flu is coming early and often for much of the United States, according to health officials, and central New York has not been spared.</p>Fri, 09 Jan 2015 10:31:00 +0000Ryan Delaney66704 at http://wrvo.orgBad influenza outbreak continues to spread throughout New YorkFlu virus already hitting Onondaga County hard with two deathshttp://wrvo.org/post/flu-virus-already-hitting-onondaga-county-hard-two-deaths
<p></p><p>Onondaga<span style="line-height: 1.5;"> County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot after the flu season has gotten off to a strong start.</span></p><p>"What we are seeing is increased hospitalizations and increased number of cases. We are comparing last year’s versus this year’s. So there is a quite upsurge," said county health commissioner Dr. Indu Gupta.</p><p>Wed, 31 Dec 2014 10:22:00 +0000Ryan Delaney66300 at http://wrvo.orgFlu virus already hitting Onondaga County hard with two deathsThis week: a story of how the flu can be deadlyhttp://wrvo.org/post/week-story-how-flu-can-be-deadly
<p>Joseph Marotta was a healthy kindergartner when he contracted, and died from, the H1N1 flu. Today his parents advocate for influenza vaccination through the organization, Families Fighting Flu. Hear their story, this week.</p><p>Also this week: Dr. Lorena Gonzalez talks about varicose veins and a treatment called sclerotherapy, plus how to eat healthy during the holiday season.</p>Wed, 10 Dec 2014 21:51:41 +0000HealthLink on Air65442 at http://wrvo.orgThis week: flu shots, regenerative medicine and pediatric mental healthhttp://wrvo.org/post/week-flu-shots-regenerative-medicine-and-pediatric-mental-health
<p>Getting a flu vaccination is an important way to protect yourself from getting influenza, says Dr. Jana Shaw, an infectious disease expert at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital.</p><p>In this week’s show, she explains why almost everyone over the age of six months is recommended to be vaccinated each year. Influenza can cause a severe illness which is easily spread from person to person and can be deadly.</p>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 18:08:17 +0000HealthLink on Air65094 at http://wrvo.orgCentral New York lags behind when it comes to getting flu shotshttp://wrvo.org/post/central-new-york-lags-behind-when-it-comes-getting-flu-shots
<p></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">It's that time of year when experts recommend getting a flu shot, but many central New Yorkers aren't getting that message.</span></p>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 11:01:48 +0000Ellen Abbott62453 at http://wrvo.orgCentral New York lags behind when it comes to getting flu shotsFlu shots may be good for your hearthttp://wrvo.org/post/flu-shots-may-be-good-your-heart
<div class="card-content"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden "><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p></p><p>Getting your flu shot this year may do more than just protect you from a runny nose and sore throat. A study published earlier this year in the <em>Journal for the American Medical Association</em> suggests that flu vaccinations may reduce the risk of heart disease.</p>Mon, 02 Dec 2013 21:06:52 +0000Kate O'Connell47950 at http://wrvo.orgFlu shots may be good for your heartStart of flu season best time to get vaccinatedhttp://wrvo.org/post/start-flu-season-best-time-get-vaccinated
<p></p>Fri, 25 Oct 2013 11:51:46 +0000Ellen Abbott46137 at http://wrvo.orgStart of flu season best time to get vaccinatedDespite wide availability, many still not taking advantage of flu shothttp://wrvo.org/post/despite-wide-availability-many-still-not-taking-advantage-flu-shot
<p>Fall brings many great things&mdash;the leaves begin to change color, apples are ripe for the picking &mdash; but on the other end of the spectrum, fall also brings something that nobody looks forward to &mdash;<a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm"> flu season</a>. A simple flu shot, which is easy to get, may equip people with all the immunity tools they need to fight off the flu. But surprisingly, the majority of people don&rsquo;t take advantage of it.</p><p>This week on <em>Take Care</em>, Dr. Joseph Bresee discusses how the <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/index.htm">flu shot</a> works and why people should get it. Dr. Bresee is the chief of the Epidemiology and Prevention Branch at the Centers for Disease Control, and helps create the yearly vaccine he believes more people should be receiving.</p><p><strong>Click &#39;Read More&#39; to hear our interview with Dr. Joseph Bresee.</strong></p><p>Sun, 06 Oct 2013 23:01:00 +0000Take Care Staff45102 at http://wrvo.orgDespite wide availability, many still not taking advantage of flu shotUnpredictability of flu season should be motivation to get shothttp://wrvo.org/post/unpredictability-flu-season-should-be-motivation-get-shot
<p></p><p><em>Every year at this time, public health officials encourage Americans to get a flu vaccine, but the majority of people choose not to have a flu shot.</em> <em>Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, hosts of WRVO&#39;s health and wellness show </em>Take Care<em>, recently spoke with Dr. Joseph Bresee of the Centers for Disease Control about how the vaccine works to </em><em>prevent the flu, and why the CDC recommends it.</em>Fri, 04 Oct 2013 11:11:56 +0000WRVO News45101 at http://wrvo.orgUnpredictability of flu season should be motivation to get shotVaccinations for adultshttp://wrvo.org/post/vaccinations-adults
<p></p><p></p>Fri, 28 Jun 2013 11:39:56 +0000WRVO News Staff40259 at http://wrvo.orgScientists predict flu outbreaks with weather forecasting techniqueshttp://wrvo.org/post/scientists-predict-flu-outbreaks-weather-forecasting-techniques
<div class="card-content"><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden "><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Someday your local weatherman may also be able predict the latest flu outbreak. That's according to <a href="http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2012/11/21/1208772109.abstract?sid=00ca8ff8-43a8-4afa-8f49-f42766d12d69" target="_blank">a new study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences</a>.Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:31:12 +0000Marie Cusick29832 at http://wrvo.orgScientists predict flu outbreaks with weather forecasting techniquesFlu season starting early in upstate New Yorkhttp://wrvo.org/post/flu-season-starting-early-upstate-new-york
<p>The flu is making an early appearance across upstate New York this fall, from the North Country through the Mohawk Valley. With the holiday season approaching, experts say it becomes more important than ever to take precautions.Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:14:21 +0000Ellen Abbott29263 at http://wrvo.orgFlu season starting early in upstate New YorkFlu season peaks behind schedulehttp://wrvo.org/post/flu-season-peaks-behind-schedule
<p>Flu season is peaking this week in Onondaga county, a month behind schedule. This year&#39;s flu bug is a particularly mild one. According to federal figures, this year reports the fewest cases since the 80s.</p><p>&quot;I think that we&#39;re peaking now, which is a late peak, but our numbers were still going up as of last week... but very, very low numbers, not anything I&#39;m concerned about,&quot; <strong><a href="http://www.ongov.net/health/">Onondaga County Health</a></strong> Commissioner Dr. Cynthia Morrow said. &quot;But it is not over yet.&quot;</p><p>Morrow tracks flu numbers every year. She says that the mild winter could have something to do with lower numbers.</p><p>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:51:42 +0000Ellen Abbott16811 at http://wrvo.org